Contract Logistics Local QSHE, Bd Albert-Hudon Montréal-Nord, QC H1G 3L1

Kuehne+Nagel; Baie-D'Urfé; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation and benefits package

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training programs

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Montreal seeks a Local QSHE Manager to oversee compliance with Quality, Safety, Health, Environmental, Security, and Dangerous Goods regulations. You will manage the Integrated Management System across business units, ensuring audit readiness and supporting regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Occupational Health or related fields, along with over 3 years of experience in QSHE roles within the logistics industry. Strong knowledge of ISO standards and proficiency in both French and English are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive QSHE experience, preferably in logistics, distribution, or regulated industries.
• 3+ years of experience in a logistics distribution facility.
• Strong understanding of Dangerous Goods classification and handling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of Kuehne + Nagel’s Integrated Management System.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Safety, Health, Environmental, Security, and Dangerous Goods regulations.
• Manage audit readiness and support regulatory compliance.

Skills

Occupational Health

Environmental Science

Safety Engineering

ISO standards knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

University or college degree

Job description

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

How you create impact

The Local QSHE Manager (LQM) oversees implementation and continuous improvement of Kuehne + Nagel’s Integrated Management System across assigned business units. The role ensures compliance with Quality, Safety, Health, Environmental, Security, and Dangerous Goods regulations, meeting internal and external requirements. It includes managing DG risks, ensuring audit readiness, and supporting regulatory compliance. The LQM acts as a governance lead and business partner, influencing operations without direct authority.

Management Review & Performance Governance

• Participate in Annual Management Reviews
• Align Global, Regional, National, and Client targets
• Track and monitor action plans

Integrated Management System

• Lead IMS implementation, maintenance, and improvement across sites, covering:
  • Quality, Security, Health & Safety, Environment, and Dangerous Goods
  • Ensure compliance with KN standards and regulations (e.g., GxP, ISO)
  • Drive effectiveness through KPIs, audits, TIPs, CAPA, and reviews

Quality Management and Compliance

• Oversee QMS, including:
  • Document control (KNDocs), SOPs, work instructions, and forms
  • Training matrix, record retention, and traceability
  • Supplier qualification
• Maintain CAPA/TIP program: tracking, root cause analysis, timely closure
• Support audits (internal, customer, regulatory) and ensure readiness
• Follow up and close audit findings
• Support KNChain certifications (e.g., PharmaChain, SecureChain)
• Investigate complaints, quality events, and non-conformances

Dangerous Goods (DG) Program

• Ensure compliance with KN Canada DG Program and Transport Canada requirements
• Train and support DG Coordinators and LQRs
• Oversee DG governance, including: risk assessments, documentation, inventory, reporting
• Manage restricted DG approvals and compliance validation
• Support DG audit readiness

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure Health & Safety program implementation and compliance
• Support JHSC meetings, inspections, and reviews
• Oversee JSAs, incident investigations, corrective actions
• Ensure emergency preparedness (plans, drills)
• Monitor safety performance and reporting

Environmental Management

• Support EMS implementation
• Coordinate risk assessments, reporting, and sustainability initiatives
• Support compliance, campaigns, and spill drills

Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Maintain risk assessments across H&S, Environmental, DG, Security, and Operations
• Update Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and support annual testing

Documentation & System Governance

• Maintain controlled documentation in KNDocsEnsure records are current, compliant, and audit-ready

QSHE Governance

• Oversee site QSHE governance, including:
  • JHSC activities, Environmental reporting, DG compliance, and security controls
  • Ensure roles are defined, trained, and compliant

What we would like you to bring

• University or college degree in Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or Safety Engineering
• 3+ years of progressive QSHE (Quality, Security, Health & Safety, Dangerous Goods, Environmental) experience, preferably in logistics, distribution, or regulated industries
• 3+ years of experience in a logistics distribution facility
• Working knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and EN9100 as applicable), including Integrated Management System (IMS) principles and audit requirements
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks, including GxP and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations
• Strong understanding of Dangerous Goods (DG) classification, storage, handling, and risk management, including awareness of National Fire Code requirements
• Familiarity with DG-related systems (e.g., SDS platforms, DG data tools) is an asset
• Knowledge of QSHE systems and tools, including incident reporting, security reporting, and training systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency in French and English (English-speaking clients)

What's in it for you

• Great compensation and medical/dental benefits package
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Excellent training programs
• Fun and interesting global work environment

If you require accommodation during the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you.